'No' to cheap transport for Wellington students

Wellington students will continue to struggle with the cost of getting to class, after the council's inaction to create cheaper tertiary transport fares.

Councillor Sue Kedgley is extremely disappointed after her bid to include a 25 per cent discount in the Greater Wellington Regional Council annual plan failed.

The amendment was proposed after an oral submission yesterday from Victoria University's Students' Association, who also presented a petition with 3,500 signatures.

As one of New Zealand's student cities, the Students' Association says transport costs in the capital compete against a 40 per cent student concession in Auckland and free transport for students in Palmerston North.

Members of the Victoria University Students' Association submit a bid for a student discounts in Wellington at the Greater Wellington Regional Council annual plan meeting.
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